Theboomanchu
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We went camping for the first time in our new (to us) 5th wheel. It has 2 solar panels (don't have the specs. for them in front of me) and a single 750 CCA deep cycle battery.
I use a ResMed S9 CPAP, and before the camping trip, I discovered they have a 12v to 24v (the input voltage) power supply for it. I purchased it and was a bit apprehensive that the battery would run it all night. My fears no longer exist. It was only a 2 night trip but the battery did well. In addition, we were camping in the pines of the Black Hills, so had only partial sunlight to recharge the battery for the second night, and while quite low in the morning, it still ran the CPAP throughout the night.
I will be installing a second (or maybe third) battery in parallel to make sure that the system will continue to provide power in the case of boondocking for a longer period with possibly blocked sunlight, overcast skies, etc. and to be able to use water pump and limited lights as well.
Just thought I'd share my experience in case there are those with concerns about this. With the right setup there seems to be no problem.
I use a ResMed S9 CPAP, and before the camping trip, I discovered they have a 12v to 24v (the input voltage) power supply for it. I purchased it and was a bit apprehensive that the battery would run it all night. My fears no longer exist. It was only a 2 night trip but the battery did well. In addition, we were camping in the pines of the Black Hills, so had only partial sunlight to recharge the battery for the second night, and while quite low in the morning, it still ran the CPAP throughout the night.
I will be installing a second (or maybe third) battery in parallel to make sure that the system will continue to provide power in the case of boondocking for a longer period with possibly blocked sunlight, overcast skies, etc. and to be able to use water pump and limited lights as well.
Just thought I'd share my experience in case there are those with concerns about this. With the right setup there seems to be no problem.